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This past weekend at Eastbrook, we began a new preaching series entitled "The Pursuit of God: The Life of David." This weekend I began the series with a message entitled "The Pursuit of God, " which was my attempt to set up the series and also preach from 1 Samuel 16 about David's anointing. You …
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This coming Sunday at Eastbrook Church we begin a new preaching series for the summer of 2025 entitled “The Pursuit of God: The Life of David.” This series will explore the life of David who was known as “a man after God’s own heart” (1 Samuel 13:14; Acts 13:22). When we see the ups and …
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Marc Chagall, Anne invoque l'Eternal, etching; France: 1931-39, 1952-56. Lent brings us face to face with our own sins and brokenness, but also with our deepest desires. We all long for things, but many times we are afraid to voice them aloud. One of the most moving stories of Scripture arises within a marriage bereft of …
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The following discussion questions accompany my message this past weekend at Eastbrook Church entitled "Ordinary Offerings" on the faith of Hannah from 1 Samuel 1. Discussion Questions: What is the most important gift that you’ve ever given to someone else in your life? Why was it so important? We continue our series, “Risky Faith,” this …
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Matthew Erickson 